New England Squash Pie

(Makes 10" deep dish pie)

This recipe is one of many that can be found in "Thanksgiving by the (Cook) Book" created by the Pilgrim Society and available through The Pilgrim Hall Museum located in Plymouth, Massachusetts.

Ingredients

2 cups strained squash

1-cup brown sugar

1-teaspoon cinnamon

1/2-teaspoon ginger

Salt to taste

3 eggs

2 cups milk

1/2-cup cream

Pie shell for a 10" deep-dish pie

Directions: Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Add sugar and seasonings to squash, mix, and beat well. Beat the eggs slightly, add milk and cream, beat well. Add milk mixture slowly to squash mixture, beating gently to combine well. Pour filling into the shell, being careful not to overfill. Bake at 450 degrees for 10 minutes, then reduce the heat to 325 degrees and bake for 40 minutes until a knife inserted slightly off center comes out clean. NOTE: "One Pie" brand squash works well, and pumpkin may be substituted.